Creating Memories

“Relax and have fun over the next couple of weeks.
Remember, you’re making memories at every moment.
Make sure that yours are worth remembering:).”
Cheryl Richardson

Cheryl Richardson’s quote was in a newsletter she sent last year during the holiday season. Reading the quote this morning I felt this action applies to everyday of our lives not only during the holiday season.

Do you find yourself worrying, not laughing and just feeling overwhelmed by life? You are not alone there are many people experiencing the same feelings. Okay what could we do in the next 15 seconds to bring a smile to our faces?

I have an idea close your eyes and think of a funny situation. The other night I was on the phone speaking with a book agent and trying to be very professional when all of a sudden I realized my cat had a mouse in her mouth. Instantly I started to scream my cat has a mouse in her mouth which ended the conversation immediately. Speaking to him the next day he thanked me for the good laugh.

Screaming scarred my cat and she dropped the mouse and went to hide. I called Andrea, my neighbor who came over immediately. I could not stop screaming, was so mad at Bob for dying and leaving me alone to deal with the situation.

Andrea and I with flashlights were crawling all over the floor looking for the mouse who we could not find. All of a sudden we looked up and my cat was just staring at us probably thinking what are they both doing. We both started to laugh so hard at what was happening.

The next evening I found the dead mouse in her water bowl. Screaming very quietly because all my neighbors were sleeping I threw the water bowl in the garbage. Today the exterminator company is coming to make sure I don’t have any more mice and to plug up some holes.

Reading Cheryl’s quote reminded me that I am making memories all the time and every time I tell anyone this story I am sure we will laugh.

What funny story brings a smile to your face? Please share it with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community. Together we will bring a smile to each other’s faces. I am looking forward to hearing your stories. Helen